Illinois vs Oregon for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$145

IL

vs

$218

OR

Timeline

4-12 wks

IL

vs

6-12 wks

OR

Renewal Fee

N/A

IL

vs

$50

OR

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Illinois	Oregon
Total Fees	$145 ✓	$218
Application Fee	N/A	$50
Exam Fee	$90 ✓	$110
Processing Time	4-12 weeks	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$50
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Illinois is $73 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Illinois

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Illinois $145

vs Oregon ($218)

Faster Processing

Illinois 4-12 wks

vs Oregon (6-12 wks)

Illinois Board

Illinois Department of Public Health / Health Care Worker Registry

Official Website →

Full Illinois CNA requirements →

Oregon Board

Oregon State Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Oregon CNA requirements →

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